Ransomware Group Storm Hits: Chicago Partners Wealth Advisors
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Chicago Partners Wealth Advisors — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Storm. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-03T08:27:12.631916+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Chicago Partners Wealth Advisors |
| Threat Group | Storm |
| Summary | Chicago Partners Wealth Advisors is a comprehensive, independent, and objective advisory firm which provides investment advisory services for over $850 million of investment assets from individuals, families, and endowments. Chicago Partners specializes in the area of enhanced indexing, alternative investments, and master limited partnerships. Chicago Partners is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.. The company headquarters is located in 1 North Wacker Drive, Suite 4075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States. 11-50 Employees |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-01T20:04:05+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-03T08:27:12.631916+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
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